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Foxfeather248 — Ikkakujuu Einhorn

Published: 2004-10-19 09:22:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 1371; Favourites: 57; Downloads: 131
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Description The little girl looked up with dark eyes, almond shaped pools of wonder. Breathlessly, letting the whisper roll off her lips with languid awe, she mouthed one word. "Unicorn". The creature dropped its head to her outstretched hand and met her gaze. "Unicorn?" it asked, arching a feathered brow. "Have you no idea what I am?"

I had a dream last night about a kirin and a little girl. I woke up with an itch to draw the creature. I rarely use red like this, and I wanted the challenge of trying a warm color scheme. 8 1/2 x 11", watercolor, acrylic and india ink on illustration board.
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Comments: 12

Nyotah [2010-02-14 16:14:39 +0000 UTC]

Einhorn?
Do you speak german?

Really really nice pic. The chinese signs suit well.

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Foxfeather248 In reply to Nyotah [2010-02-15 16:21:46 +0000 UTC]

I do not, but I appreciate the language!

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Lionsong [2010-01-29 17:46:03 +0000 UTC]

Your lovely art was featured: [link]

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Foxfeather248 In reply to Lionsong [2010-01-29 20:10:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Sombros [2005-03-17 06:26:58 +0000 UTC]

Cuty!

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CliffeArts [2004-10-20 21:15:39 +0000 UTC]

Whoa Awesome! I have some of my own Kirins in my gallery, but not with a great story behind them. Awesome again!

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x-innocence-x [2004-10-19 21:52:49 +0000 UTC]

wow its just so pretty! and the story makes it seem so real...lovely take on the colors! <3 !

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Nashoba-Hostina [2004-10-19 17:05:43 +0000 UTC]

Neat picture... even neater story behind it. I love how vibrant the reds are in this... though I am really curious as to what the Kanji (?) to the side means. Mind clueing me in?

~Nashoba "Nash" Hostina

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Foxfeather248 In reply to Nashoba-Hostina [2004-10-19 19:27:17 +0000 UTC]

It translates roughly to 'horse knowledge' When I was fiddling with naming the piece I wanted to name it something like 'Know thyself' - the phrase 'No matter what people call you or think you are, you KNOW who YOU are' kept coming into my mind. It made me think of a lot of things, which I could babble on forever, but I wanted the wording to represent self-knowledge and wisdom.

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Nashoba-Hostina In reply to Foxfeather248 [2004-10-20 14:41:47 +0000 UTC]

'Horse Knowledge,' eh? Nifty stuff... And I really like the self-knowledge, 'you KNOW who YOU are' concept... That sort of thing pops up a lot for some folks. It's always nice when dreams or whatnot make you think... and even cooler when they can inspire a peice. ::Grins:: The story and intentions behind this one are just as interesting as the art is!

~Nashoba "Nash" Hostina

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jadewolf926 [2004-10-19 15:42:14 +0000 UTC]

I love it and the story behind it :>

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greenfroggies [2004-10-19 11:29:51 +0000 UTC]

cool take on the image of a unicorn! very individual design, i love your style

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